KENORA – “Stay at home if you’re unwell”.
That’s the message from Northwestern Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon as we move into a busy holiday season.
Young Hoon encourages everyone to continue following virus control measures over the holiday period.
In a public statement Young Hoon said “we continue to see moderate to high rates of viral respiratory illness throughout our region caused by several viruses including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.”
Here’s a checklist to follow if you or those in your household are unwell:
• Stay home when first sick with a fever or body aches
• Get your flu shot and COVID-19 booster shot if you have not yet done so. Vaccination helps prevent
serious illness
• Take the provincial on-line self-assessment if you have any symptoms of illness or tested positive for
COVID-19
• If you test positive for COVID-19 you might be eligible for anti-viral medication. Check online at
https://www.ontario.ca/covid-treatment-screener
Some links to guide self-care and family care:
• 811 Health Care Connect Ontario (formerly Telehealth)
• Health conditions and treatments
COVID-19 Vaccine Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
Paxlovid
(COVID-19 Antiviral medication)
Shopper’s Drug Mart Kenora
Loblaws Kenora
Shopper’s Drug Mart
Fort Frances
Walmart Fort Frances
Pharmasave Fort Frances
Rexall Sioux Lookout
Shopper’s Drug Mart Dryden
Keewatin Pharmacy Keewatin
Shopper’s Drug Mart Kenora
Loblaw’s Kenora
Johnson’s Pharmacy Kenora
Shopper’s Drug Mart
Fort Frances
Walmart Fort Frances
Rainy Lake Pharmacy
Fort Frances
Pharmasave Fort Frances
Rexall Sioux Lookout
Remedy’s RX Sioux Lookout
Rexall Sioux Lookout
Shopper’s Drug Mart Dryden
Walmart Kenora
(requires doctor or nurse practitioner
prescription)
Shopper’s Drug Mart Kenora
Tilleys Pharmacy Kenora
Loblaws Kenora
Fort Frances Clinic Dispensary
Fort Frances
Pharmasave Fort Frances
Safeway Fort Frances
Rainy Lake First Nations
Pharmacy Fort Frances (only available for existing clients with known medical history)
Walmart Dryden (requires doctor or nurse practitioner prescription)
Pharmasave Vermilion Bay
Ignace Medical Clinic Ignace
Where to get COVID-19 Boosters, flu shots, and COVID-19 antiviral medication
(Please remember: many pharmacies are short-staffed just like all of health care and many other workplaces. Check with the pharmacy to see if services are available at the day and time you are seeking; these services are being provided in addition to all other pharmacy functions and availability may vary.)
